About
Explore europe's oldest university, a former royal palace with a stunning library and unique academic prison.
Why go
- Architectural masterpiece telling centuries of stories
- One of the oldest universities in europe
- A university that appeals to those who find museums boring
Must try
- Visit the joanina library
- Explore the royal palace
- Climb the university tower for views
- Visit the beautiful chapel
- Explore the historic university campus
Pro tips
- Take the bus or uber up due to elevation gain
- Pre book your tickets for the library
- Go first thing in the morning for timed entry
- Train from lisbon takes ~2h, from porto ~1h
- See the hidden bamboo forest in jardim botânico
Good to know
- Nothing open between 2 and 6pm due to siesta
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Rating
4.6 / 5
Phone: +351 239 859 900